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Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: CVGW (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $35
1 Year Target Price $35
2 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -36.34% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 486.60M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 34.53 | 1Y Target Price 35 |
Price to earnings Ratio 34.53 | 1Y Target Price 35 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.41 | 52 Weeks Range 21.12 - 29.30 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 21.12 - 29.30 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.57% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.79 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-09-03 | When - | Estimate 0.5933 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.5% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.29% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.91% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 34.53 | Forward PE 18.35 | Enterprise Value 450878052 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7 |
Enterprise Value 450878052 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.7 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.65 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.63 | Shares Outstanding 17837200 | Shares Floating 16635838 |
Shares Outstanding 17837200 | Shares Floating 16635838 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.59 | Percent Institutions 75.29 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Calavo Growers Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Calavo Growers Inc. was founded in 1924 as the California Avocado Growers Exchange. It evolved into a leading avocado and fresh food provider.
Core Business Areas
- Grown Division: Sources, packs, and markets avocados, papayas, and other fruits from around the world.
- Foods Division: Manufactures and distributes processed avocado products, including guacamole and avocado pulp.
- RFG Division: Ready-fresh segment produces and packages fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The organizational structure includes divisions for Grown, Foods, and RFG.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Avocados: Calavo is a major supplier of avocados in the US. Market share fluctuates but is a significant portion. Competitors include Mission Produce (AVO) and Del Monte.
- Guacamole: Calavo's guacamole products are sold under various brands. Competitors in the guacamole market include Sabra and Wholly Guacamole.
- Fresh Cut Fruits and Vegetables: Calavo RFG offerings include a wide array of cut fruits and vegetables. Competition comes from companies like Fresh Del Monte and Dole Food Company.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The avocado market is growing, driven by increasing consumer demand. Fresh-cut produce is also a growing segment. Both segments have supply and cost concerns.
Positioning
Calavo is a vertically integrated company with a strong presence in the avocado market. Its competitive advantages include its brand reputation and distribution network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for avocados and fresh-cut produce is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Calavo's TAM represents a slice of this based on their current and potential product offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Vertically integrated supply chain
- Extensive distribution network
- Diversified product portfolio
Weaknesses
- Dependence on avocado supply
- Fluctuations in avocado prices
- High raw material costs
- Supply chain execution challenges
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets
- Developing new avocado-based products
- Acquiring smaller competitors
- Increased focus on sustainability
Threats
- Competition from other avocado suppliers
- Climate change impacts on avocado production
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturns impacting consumer spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AVO
- DFM
Competitive Landscape
Calavo benefits from vertical integration but faces competition from larger, more diversified companies and other specialized avocado suppliers.
Major Acquisitions
Renaissance Food Group
- Year: 2011
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 78.5
- Strategic Rationale: Diversify product offerings and expand into the fresh-cut produce market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Calavo's historical growth has been tied to the growth of the avocado market and its ability to expand its product offerings.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on factors such as avocado production, market demand, and execution of strategic initiatives.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding production capacity and improving supply chain efficiency.
Summary
Calavo Growers is a major player in the avocado market with a vertically integrated supply chain. Its strengths lie in its brand reputation and distribution network; however, fluctuations in avocado prices and high raw material costs pose significant challenges. The company's future growth depends on expanding into new markets and developing new products while effectively managing supply chain risks.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly. Actual results may vary significantly from projections.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Calavo Growers Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Santa Paula, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2002-07-22 | CEO & President Mr. Lecil E. Cole | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Food Distribution | Full time employees 2106 | Website https://www.calavo.com |
Full time employees 2106 | Website https://www.calavo.com |
Calavo Growers, Inc. markets and distributes avocados, prepared avocados, and other perishable foods to retail grocery, foodservice, club stores, mass merchandisers, food distributors, and wholesale customers worldwide. It operates through Grown and Prepared segments. The company sources and distributes avocados, tomatoes, and papayas; and guacamole and avocado pulp. It offers its products under the Calavo brand; and Avo Fresco, Bueno, Calavo Gold, Celebrate the Taste, El Dorado, Taste of Paradise, The First Name in Avocados, The Family of Fresh, ProRipeVIP, and RIPE NOW! trademarks. Calavo Growers, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Santa Paula, California.

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